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30 November 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe writes about the meeting of British American Circle whose job it is to foster good relations between the American soldiers and the British people.
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Moe mentions Dan and Lilian and says Sylvia should visit them. He agrees with her that while they all want peace they should not forget that what is happening would never happen again and that is what they are working on together.
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Moe received a letter from Lillian Klaus saying she was expected that night. He asks again if Sylvia has written to Benoit. This letter very faded.
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Moe writes that they were paid today but he is disappointed with the net results after paying some debts. He acknowledges it is better than nothing.
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1 December 1943
Moe remarks that he still getting used to going to work at a time when normally the day would be coming to end. He apologizes for having to rush off, but doesn't expect Sylvia to have gotten a letter from him.
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2 December 1943
Moe received a letter from Marge, and recalls the sweater Mom was knitting that she eventually gave to Sylvia. He cannot think of anything to ask for.
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3 December 1943
Moe refers to a "situation" regarding Uncle Ben in which they forgot to ask Sylvia something and not wanting to offend her are doing their best not to anger her. The only way she can prove she's not slighted is to "attend the function."
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4 December 1943
Moe thanks Sylvia for the soap and the film she sent. He asks her not to send anymore toilet articles as he can get plenty there.
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5 December 1943
Moe received six letters and promises a long answer later. He also received a letter from Dad., and comments that he has not been getting enough sleep.
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Moe went to the YMCA where he played ping-pong, then went to the union canteen. He responds to Sylvia's letters by assuring her he is in good health. He talks about Eileen's wedding and notes that weddings aren't always happy occasions for all who...
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6 December 1943
Moe mentions that his Dad acknowledged their anniversary but did not elaborate. He will be going to a British American Circle meeting tonight.
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7 December 1943
Moe described the British American Circle meeting he attended and recounts a presentation given by Prof Newell, an American who has been living in England for 12 years.
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Moe liked Sylvia's description of the Educational meeting and the New York City election.
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Moe recalls the Sunday afternoon war was declared. They took a walk with Paul and Bess and walked near Manhattan Beach, then turned on the radio to find out the news that would change the course of their lives.
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8 December 1943
Moe has cabin fever and must go into town for a couple of days. He mentions that he is wearing the sweater that Alfred sent him
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9 December 1943
Moe notes that Sylvia did not eat turkey for Thanksgiving. He, himself, had turkey but her meal sounded superior. He feels grateful that so many family and friends remembered their anniversary.
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10 December 1943
Moe received a letter from Marge and has been sticking close to home base this week. He mostly plays gin and goes to the local pub.
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12 December 1943
Moe is disappointed because Sylvia didn't send the money he asked for and is hoping that it just hasn't arrived yet. He reminds her that the money he makes is just enough to get through the month.
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Moe thanks Sylvia for the package, he is also happy for the letter he received from her on his birthday. He reassures her that he is very safe and couldn't be any safer if he were in Brooklyn.
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13 December 1943
Moe received Sylvia's birthday card and is keeping it on the mantel above the fire. He thanks Mad, Bess and Ben for their contributions.
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Moe refers to an increased allotment of support for his parents and says it will be able to prove he was their chief source of support so that they can get a few extra dollars.
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14 December 1943
Moe wanted to spend the afternoon in town but woke up too late. He mentions that he has not had a letter from Marty in a while, and inquires after Olga.
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15 December 1943
Moe went to his favorite place, the English-Speaking Union. Afterwards, he was walking when suddenly he bumped into an elderly gentleman, but no harm done.
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16 December 1943
Moe had a letter from one of the boys in the office, and a letter from Seymour Greenberg, the man he used to get a package from every Christmas. He said the firm had not forgotten him.
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17 December 1943
Moe is planning to go to town with boys and compliments Sylvia and Esther S. on their fund-raising scheme.
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Moe is having less trouble sleeping during the day because of his blackout shade. He says he will pin up Sylvia's sketch of the fireplace in his room.
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Moe describes the popular music program he has been listening to. For the past two weeks he has been taking walks into town, and he describes the sights and sounds and the people he sees during these walks.
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18 December 1943
Moe has had trouble sleeping, he mentions that he and Joe are getting along alright and he hopes to see them soon. He also reports that he received a letter from Marty.
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20 December 1943
Moe writes that their long association has certainly influenced their channels of thought. He asks where the newspapers are that he requested Sylvia send him (the PM and NY Times). He enjoyed his recent Thanksgiving dinner immensely. He also mentions...
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Moe apologizes for not having written as he was in town. He enjoyed the article Sylvia sent by Earl Wilson very much. He will write a proper reply later.
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21 December 1943
Moe writes that it is the shortest day in the year, and that he will look out for the packages Sylvia has sent. He says her observation that English expressions have been creeping out in his letters is undoubtedly true.
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Moe hopes that Sylvia will receive this letter before New Year's. He is glad that she is close with Olga, and says that they should stick together.
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22 December 1943
Moe writes they will most likely move again, it seems like they are just getting settled in one place and then they must move again. He knows that this move will delay the receipt of mail.
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23 December 1943
Moe reports that last night, he, Jack, and Marty began a gin game while tuning into the G.I. station. The next morning after chow, they began a drill.
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24 December 1943
Moe reports that last evening they went by truck to a town to celebrate the Festival of the Maccabees, or Chanukah. There were American and British soldiers participating and the ceremonies were presided over by an American and British chaplain.
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Moe mentions that after the ceremony they were served tea and cakes. He also mentions that there was a musical part of the program in which women played the piano and violin.
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Moe forgot to tell Sylvia where the service took place; in the Guild Hall of the City where there were crystal chandeliers. He met a Capt. Hutt who came from New York as well and lived near the beach like them.
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Moe decided to go on sick call so that he could see the dentist.
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Moe went to the dentist where they complimented his teeth and gave him a cleaning. He reports that he has not received any mail from her today. He says there can be no Christmas until he can take her in his arms again.
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Moe mentions that while he was playing gin with the boys they listened to a radio program with Bob Hope. Everything they see and hear reminds them of home. He is feeling very nostalgic, and homesick.
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25 December 1943
Moe writes that his Christmas hasn't been bad, and that he will write a proper letter soon. He is on C.Q duty tonight.
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Moe asks about the Bar Mitzvah and tells Sylvia that she needn't worry about how she looks because no one has clothes as good as her and none of them wear clothes as well as she does.
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A Christmas V-Mail card depicting soldier holding a banner that says Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Image of solider on card drawn by cartoon artist, Dave Berger.
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Moe played gin with Marty, Joe and Jack. Afterwards they all contributed packages of various foods to be shared amongst them. Christmas dinner was turkey, and it was delicious. Moe also mentioned that he has not had any news of Mad and Ben.
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26 December 1943
Moe is listening to Albert Spaulding and wonders if Sylvia is doing something similar. He is waiting for the boys to get back so they can play gin again, and is hoping for a letter from her.
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27 December 1943
Moe is glad Sylvia is beginning to get his letters. He writes that it is a good thing Eddie is sending her to Newman's for a suit, he got his Dad's there and it is a good buy.
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Moe mentions an incident at the barber shop where he was being worked on, and all of a sudden someone came in and said he was due to go to work at the depot later that night and needed his haircut right away. The barber was ready to stop what he was...
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Moe wishes he could spend his time answering Sylvia's letters. He read an article about a show called "She's the Army." It is almost impossible to get tickets for the show, he tried.
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Moe responds to one of Sylvia's letters, saying it must have been lovely on the boardwalk and has received her kisses she wafted across the sea. He lets her know she is never out of his thoughts for more than a few moments.
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Moe has settled down to an evening of gin with Marty and Jack. He later listened to BBC Home Service because he knows Sylvia listens to the program.
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